CERTIFICATE IN PEACE & INTERFAITH STUDIES –SH100
1.
Objectives
This course lays the academic and practical foundation for an inter-faith and
inter-cultural dialogue for a better understanding of the different religions
that constitute the Mauritian plural society. In addition, the course provides
the very bases to promoting national cohesion and a more harmonious
society. At the end of the course, participants are expected to have a much
better understanding of the different religions that co-exist in the local
context. The significant practical components in-built in the programme
characterised by study visits will further strengthen this knowledge.
2.
General Entry Requirements
As per General Entry Requirements for Admission to the University for
Certificates:
(i)
A School Certificate with credit in two appropriate subjects or
equivalent.
OR
(ii)
Qualifications awarded by other universities and institutions, which
have been approved by the Senate as satisfying the minimum
requirements for admission.
OR
(iii)
3.
The IGCSE awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organisation,
Switzerland.
Programme Requirements
An understanding of English and French.
Candidates having relevant experience e.g. religious leaders who lack
General Entry Requirements will be considered as Mature Candidate or
under Special Case Regulations.
4.
Programme Duration
Certificate (Part-Time)
Normal (Years)
Maximum Years)
2
3
Taught modules will also be on offer as ‘Stand Alone’ and Audit Modules.
5.
Minimum Credits Required for Award of Certificate: 30
Breakdown as follows:
Core Taught Modules
18
Credits from
Site Visits &
Cultural Exchange
6
Project
6
1
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6.
Assessment
Each module will be assessed over 100 marks (i.e. expressed as %) with
details as follows:
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7.
Assessment will be based on a Written Examination of 2-hour duration
and Continuous Assessment carrying 50% of total marks and should
include at least two (2) assignments/ class tests per module.
Study visits will be based on continuous assessment only.
There is no assessment for those students who are auditing the
programme.
Submission Deadline for Project
Last working day of August.
8.
List of Modules
CORE MODULES
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
90
6
90
6
STUDY VISITS 1
45
3
UCORC 2001Y(1)
PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
90
6
UCORC 2002Y(1)
STUDY VISITS 2
45
3
UCORC 2003Y(1)
PROJECT
-
6
Code
Module
Year I
UCORC 1001Y(1)
INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIONS OF
MAURITIUS & THE REGION
UCORC 1002Y(1)
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
UCORC 1003Y(1)
Year 2
Total number of credits: 30
2
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